LANDLORDS, HERE'S WHAT TO DO WHEN A TENANT DISPUTES PROPERTY DAMAGE  

Broken tap, door handle, and damaged cupboards-who is responsible for fixing? Our guest sets the record straight on the landlord and tenant property damage disputes. Have your say on this discussion by joining the live show at 7 pm for a full episode!  #YourSpaceYourRules #PrivateProperty #LivePodcast 

Guest Name – Claire Laurent  Designation- Senior Associate  Guest Company Name: SSLR Inc.  Website link: https://sslr.co.za/claire/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-laurent-032950193 Previous Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZIyx9OCl6wBinge watch some of our episodes on the Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvGS_Muz6CQl5JbHPktknfU08pPw0n3pdSubscribe to the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrpFBt6fAsBgz84MFMKkKQ 

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00:00 Show starts 01:23 Introduction by Zama 05:38 Question 1 – Deposit and use of deposit  06:00 Answer – Claire Laurent 07:23 Question 2 – What can and can not be done with that deposit? 08:22 Answer - Claire Laurent 12:07 Question 3 – What constitutes as wear and tear? 12:41 Answer - Claire Laurent 17:49 Break 18:57 After the break with Zama 21:36 Question 4 – Scenario where an inspection is done vs. scenario where an inspection is not done towards the end of the lease agreement, how do you manage these when the landlord wants to deduct from deposit? 23:49 Answer - Claire Laurent 26:57 Question 5 – How do you deal with disputes between the landlord and tenant? 27:36 Answer - Claire Laurent 31:18 Question 6 – Tips for potential damage to property and claims the landlord can make  32:07 Answer - Claire Laurent 34:21 Closing remarks – Zama 35:51 Winner post – Zama 36:37 Winner announcement - Zama 37:22 Closing remarks – Zama